Sometimes things don’t go exactly as planned.  Today was one of those days and as a result my Teapot Tuesday is a bit broken up.

I ordered a really sweet crystal teapot from Ebay.  It was not expensive and looked to be a beautiful find for the price and I was thrilled to find the package in the mail when I arrived home from Lakeside.

But, as is often the case when fragile items are shipped, it arrived broken.  I heard the tinkle of the glass when I opened the package.  Actually I was surprised that only the lid was broken after looking at the condition of the package that came from China.  

Obviously a little more care was needed in handling this one and hopefully the claim I put in today will be paid in full.  I am trying to think of ways to repurpose it because the teapot itself is beautiful and it will be used somehow –just have to find the right use.  

Maybe a flowerpot?

Pencil holder?

Jewelry keeper? 

Any ideas?  Let me know in the comments and remember it all goes for our June Comments for a Cause.

“Teapot is on, the cups are waiting,
Favorite chairs anticipating,
No matter what I have to do,
My friends, there’s always time for you.”
– Author Unknown